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    X2. Take your time and verify everything....

    X2. Take your time and verify everything. Especially with that kind of voltage. I’d rather take an extra 10 minutes and not get hurt than the ladder. Be safe. Also
    It was said before make sure your...
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    And there’s your answer. Sent from my...

    And there’s your answer.


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    Everyone has had those days. It won’t be your...

    Everyone has had those days. It won’t be your last either. My guess is you wired it wrong honestly? Having it on top of the unit wouldn’t cause you to blow it up. Where are you located for 600v?

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  4. Thread: Mudd FML

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    That’s honestly impressive. On a serious note...

    That’s honestly impressive. On a serious note with that much mud in the system I’d be looking at flushing everything, starting from scratch and then monitoring it. That’s horrid. Did you check it...
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    I’m Surprised the house is still standing. All...

    I’m
    Surprised the house is still standing. All that from a failed fill valve more than likely. Couple
    Hundred bucks and he would be well on his way.


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    Is it actually anchored down in some way? That’s...

    Is it actually anchored down in some way? That’s unreal.


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    Well right now it $15/hr isint the minimum. And...

    Well right now it $15/hr isint the minimum. And last time I checked, they struggle at best to do their job remotely correct. So an extra $8.50/hr for having some tools and at the moment their...
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    If I had a transcriber I’d put the whole...

    If I had a transcriber I’d put the whole conversation on here. But I don’t currently my son sitting in one arm and answering you in the other. I don’t pat myself on the back nor pretend to have all...
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    And that’s exactly how it should be. Sent...

    And that’s exactly how it should be.


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    Lots of newer guys in the field walking around...

    Lots of newer guys in the field walking around with their silver platter looking for someone to not only fill it, but hold it for them too.
    If your a good tech and not being paid appropriately...
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    Looks like on the top of the supply line on the...

    Looks like on the top of the supply line on the far right there is a coin vent also.

    I go back to my original comment.

    1) re pipe that fill valve correctly.
    2) lock off the other zones and...
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    Why? He said pumps are on the return. Your...

    Why? He said pumps are on the return. Your feeding fresh water on the supply and by the picture you can properly purge any zone on the return while filling. No need for anything additional added on...
  13. Some information would help. Model and serial to...

    Some information would help. Model and serial to serial to start


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    Number 1 a fill can’t be installed in that...

    Number 1 a fill can’t be installed in that position. Now if it were me, I’d lock off every zone that’s working increase boiler pressure and try purging. If you still aren’t getting flow, then I would...
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    So is there no 2” inside of the 3” then? Assuming...

    So is there no 2” inside of the 3” then? Assuming the flue is on the left with the fernco fitting then it’s piped into the concentric wrong also.


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    Rex is the reverse brindle boxer will be 4 years...

    Rex is the reverse brindle boxer will be 4 years old the end of December. My daughter was trying to dress him up.
    Brody is the yellow lab, a little over a year and a half old. Thinks he’s waiting...
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    I’m not sure if I more impressed or disgusted...

    I’m not sure if I more impressed or disgusted looking at that


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    I don’t think the job itself is old. The furnace...

    I don’t think the job itself is old. The furnace on the other hand is around 20. None the less that’s a house fire waiting to happen.


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    It Ohmost looks like the backdraft diverter was...

    It Ohmost looks like the backdraft diverter was cut down also. Might just be the angel.


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    Never have I ever

    Call for no heat. We documented everything and walked out. Didn’t touch a thing. Up flow laying on its back, in a closet, single wall vent out the side wall. Seen a lot of stuff, but this is a first....
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    I’ll take low boy hot water tank for $300 please...

    I’ll take low boy hot water tank for $300 please


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  22. In WNY, 96% is our high efficiency. Sent...

    In WNY, 96% is our high efficiency.


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    About a week including demo of old boiler. ...

    About a week including demo of old boiler.


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    According to the mfg they want flue piping to...

    According to the mfg they want flue piping to pitch away from the appliance. Boilers are 85%.


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    It may be a mini split but I guarantee it could...

    It may be a mini split but I guarantee it could of been done with a better standard to quality.


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    My commercial department killed it

    I hate to be the one to say this, but at this point I’d stop referring to them as “my”. I wouldn’t want to be associated with that kind of work, let alone the lack of work ethic. I can’t believe...
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    No problem. Honestly I thought you were implying...

    No problem. Honestly I thought you were implying something I wasn’t catching onto.


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    There is a 2” steel nipple coming out of the...

    There is a 2” steel nipple coming out of the boiler to a flange, then pump, then flange, then male adapter. I fail to see the need for a 2” flex line. The MFG dose not recommend nor require such...
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    I don’t follow what your referring to? Sent...

    I don’t follow what your referring to?


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    Blue box of death. Those ignition controls suck. ...

    Blue box of death. Those ignition controls suck.


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    All you need is a wire brush and some nitro to...

    All you need is a wire brush and some nitro to clean it. Takes longer to pull it out then it dose to clean.


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  32. My vote is mass air flow or O2 sensors Sent...

    My vote is mass air flow or O2 sensors


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    Dose this unit have a spreader bar on it? Have...

    Dose this unit have a spreader bar on it? Have you cleaned it? Checked the office?


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    All of that piping will be threaded. We’re just...

    All of that piping will be threaded. We’re just making the final connection in megapress that’s the plan anyways. We will see when it gets that far. But I’ve used megapress quite a bit on steam with...
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    With the bigger pipe, normally you always have a...

    With the bigger pipe, normally you always have a second pair of hands there and it pays off having them. One guy holding the pipe and level and the other one presses. Usually get 4-5 joints ready to...
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    How many btu’s is the furnace? It may of worked...

    How many btu’s is the furnace? It may of worked fine when you put the new limit in. But like anything that is used in the wrong manner they fatigue quicker. That limit being over heated will cause it...
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    I’d be more concerned with it being 6” off the...

    I’d be more concerned with it being 6” off the ground if you get snow there......the grate cap I would not bother with.


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    Hate to break it to you BUT if your furnace has...

    Hate to break it to you BUT if your furnace has spark ignition it DOSE NOT have a thermal couple. Just remember your the one who came here asking questions.

    My first post said “this would be a...
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    The arrow should be pointing towards the...

    The arrow should be pointing towards the equipment.


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    You don’t know who I am or what I pride myself...

    You don’t know who I am or what I pride myself in. I’d be the first one to fix something. I’ve fixed things no one else said could be. You want to fix it then knock yourself out. What I don’t like is...
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    Armstrong Magic spark furnace help

    If you were my customer I would nicely ask you to take my advise and replace your furnace. It’s going to end up quitting for good one day. I promise you that day will be the coldest when everyone is...
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    This would be a pretty simple problem to solve...

    This would be a pretty simple problem to solve for a service tech. Best to give them a call and get the problem rectified. This is not a DIY site. Site rules say so. Good luck.





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  43. This would be a pretty simple problem to solve...

    This would be a pretty simple problem to solve for a service tech. Best to give them a call and get the problem rectified. This is not a DIY site. Site rules say so. Good luck.


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    Even if that was the case, just cut the...

    Even if that was the case, just cut the electrical back and use up the line set. But I do agree, just lazy installers.


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    They could put it on the ground running while...

    They could put it on the ground running while they do it.


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  46. Lots of variables. Compressor type and size....

    Lots of variables. Compressor type and size. Refrigerant type and amount. Recovery time. Accessibility. Evacuation time. Do I need a crane or a rope. 2nd guy/helper. Compressor under warranty. What...
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    Absolutely Sent from my iPhone using...

    Absolutely


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    Let us know how you make out. Sent from my...

    Let us know how you make out.


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    New service van 6 or 8 cylinder??

    Not with the 2013 that I had for 2 years. Fuel pump, turbo, transmission. 22k miles. Tires also. And it SUCKED in the snow. I actually have a video on my phone somewhere of the transmission slipping....
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    I’m guessing the shorter piece was holding it up?...

    I’m guessing the shorter piece was holding it up?


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